Revealed on: Nov 06, 2025 04:33 pm IST
Harish Rai, a veteran Kannada actor identified for roles in Om and the KGF collection, has handed away at 55 after battling most cancers.
Veteran Kannada actor Harish Rai, finest identified for his memorable roles in Om and the KGF collection with actor Yash, has handed away after a protracted battle with most cancers. He was 55. He’s survived by his spouse and two sons.
Karnataka Deputy CM mourns Harish’s dying
The information of his passing was confirmed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.Okay. Shivakumar, who took to X (previously Twitter) to share his condolences. “The passing away of Harish Rai, the famend villain actor of Kannada cinema, is a particularly sorrowful occasion. The movie trade has develop into poorer with the dying of Harish Roy, who was affected by most cancers,” Shivakumar wrote in Kannada.
He additional added, “In movies together with Om, Howdy Yama, in addition to KGF and KGF 2, Harish Roy had acted splendidly and attracted everybody’s consideration. I pray that his soul attains peace and that God grants power to his household and family members to bear this loss. Om Shanti.”
About Harish Rai’s profession
All through his profession, Harish Rai appeared in quite a few hit movies comparable to Samara, Bangalore Underworld, Jodihakki, Raj Bahadur, Sanju Weds Geetha, Swayamvara, and Nalla. His capacity to painting intense and layered characters made him a standout performer in each challenge he undertook.
Nevertheless, it was his roles in Shivarajkumar’s cult basic Om and Prashanth Neel’s KGF franchise that introduced him widespread recognition and cemented his place within the hearts of audiences.
His dying marks the tip of an period in South Indian cinema, the place he was extensively revered for his highly effective display presence and flexibility. Over the course of his decades-long profession, Rai labored throughout Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu movies, incomes each important acclaim and viewers admiration.
